One Hundred Sixty Matchbooks from Albany, New York
Every city leaves behind artifacts. These just happen to fit in your pocket. One Hundred Sixty Matchbooks from Albany, New York presents a curated collection of 160 matchbooks issued by businesses throughout Albany over the past century. From restaurants and hotels to pharmacies, taverns, service stations, and neighborhood retailers, each matchbook offers a glimpse into the city’s commercial past. Every matchbook is reproduced at actual size and in full color from the Hemstitch Mill collection, preserving the artwork, typography, and pocket-sized advertising. Whether you’re interested in Albany history, vintage advertising, paper ephemera, or matchbook collecting, this book offers a visual record of businesses both familiar and long gone. Publisher ‏: ‎ Hemstitch Mill Publication date ‏: ‎ July 16, 2026 Language ‏: ‎ English Print length ‏: ‎ 168 pages ISBN-13 ‏: ‎ 979-8995506324 Dimensions ‏: ‎ 4 x 0.38 x 6 inches